IDF: Footage from activity of the 769th brigade troops in southern Lebanon: Elimination of terrorists identified hiding in bushes and location of an underground weapons storage facility
Troops from the 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are continuing targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.
During the activity, the 869th Unit identified two attempts by terrorist cells to carry out terror attacks against the troops.
In a drone strike and a joint strike with the Israeli Air Force, the terrorists were struck and eliminated.
The troops located numerous weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, anti-tank rockets, RPG launchers, and an underground weapons storage facility containing mortar shells.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the elimination of Hezbollah terrorists:
https://bit.ly/482jXiB
Photos of the weapons located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/1627836
Photos from the troops’ activity and the location of the underground weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/160938
Troops from the 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are continuing targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.
During the activity, the 869th Unit identified two attempts by terrorist cells to carry out terror attacks against the troops.
In a drone strike and a joint strike with the Israeli Air Force, the terrorists were struck and eliminated.
The troops located numerous weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, anti-tank rockets, RPG launchers, and an underground weapons storage facility containing mortar shells.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the elimination of Hezbollah terrorists:
https://bit.ly/482jXiB
Photos of the weapons located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/1627836
Photos from the troops’ activity and the location of the underground weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/160938
IDF: Israeli Navy missile boat crews detect and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward the State of Israel
Overnight (Wednesday), Israeli Navy missile boat crews intercepted a UAV launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory.
So far, since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, missile boat crews have taken part in approximately 40 defensive operations to protect the country’s skies, during which the crews detected and intercepted UAVs launched toward the civilians of the State of Israel.
Attached is footage of the interception of the UAV launched overnight from Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4dW855D
Overnight (Wednesday), Israeli Navy missile boat crews intercepted a UAV launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory.
So far, since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, missile boat crews have taken part in approximately 40 defensive operations to protect the country’s skies, during which the crews detected and intercepted UAVs launched toward the civilians of the State of Israel.
Attached is footage of the interception of the UAV launched overnight from Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4dW855D
IDF: The Egoz and Yahlom Units dismantled approximately 70 Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in just one minute: Targeted operational activity in the area of Bint Jbeil continues
IDF soldiers of the Commando Brigade are operating under the command of the 98th Division to dismantle terror infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.
Yesterday (Wednesday), during an operational activity in the Bint Jbeil area, IDF soldiers of the Egoz Unit conducted a targeted raid on a combat compound used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The soldiers located dozens of weapons that were used by the organization’s terrorists to advance terror activity from within a civilian area.
Among the weapons located were RPGs, Kalashnikov rifles, ammunition, grenades, an anti-aircraft missile, surveillance equipment, and combat equipment.
In an additional operation, IDF soldiers of the Maglan Unit eliminated dozens of terrorists who operated from the area and attempted to carry out attacks against the soldiers.
Following the completion of the searches, the soldiers dismantled approximately 70 terror infrastructure sites in just one minute.
Attached are photos of the located weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16042026793441
Attached are photos of IDF soldiers’ activities in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160420267934411
IDF soldiers of the Commando Brigade are operating under the command of the 98th Division to dismantle terror infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.
Yesterday (Wednesday), during an operational activity in the Bint Jbeil area, IDF soldiers of the Egoz Unit conducted a targeted raid on a combat compound used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The soldiers located dozens of weapons that were used by the organization’s terrorists to advance terror activity from within a civilian area.
Among the weapons located were RPGs, Kalashnikov rifles, ammunition, grenades, an anti-aircraft missile, surveillance equipment, and combat equipment.
In an additional operation, IDF soldiers of the Maglan Unit eliminated dozens of terrorists who operated from the area and attempted to carry out attacks against the soldiers.
Following the completion of the searches, the soldiers dismantled approximately 70 terror infrastructure sites in just one minute.
Attached are photos of the located weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16042026793441
Attached are photos of IDF soldiers’ activities in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160420267934411
IDF: The IDF eliminated a commander in Hamas’ communications unit: two commanders in the production unit were eliminated in an additional strike
On Tuesday, IDF troops under the Southern Command struck and eliminated Ahmed Abu Khdeira, a commander in Hamas’ Communications Unit in the Gaza City area, on Tuesday.
Abu Khdeira was involved in advancing imminent terrorist attack plans against IDF troops and posed a direct threat to the forces. He was eliminated in a precise aerial strike.
Earlier this week (Monday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated Islam Hisham Riyad Kanita and Mahmoud Hamed Youssef Hamdouna, two key terrorists in Hamas’ Production Unit, who were actively involved in efforts to rebuild the organization’s military capabilities, including during the ceasefire.
Prior to the strike, multiple measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue operating to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is footage from the strike on the communications unit commander: https://bit.ly/4crEBtF
On Tuesday, IDF troops under the Southern Command struck and eliminated Ahmed Abu Khdeira, a commander in Hamas’ Communications Unit in the Gaza City area, on Tuesday.
Abu Khdeira was involved in advancing imminent terrorist attack plans against IDF troops and posed a direct threat to the forces. He was eliminated in a precise aerial strike.
Earlier this week (Monday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated Islam Hisham Riyad Kanita and Mahmoud Hamed Youssef Hamdouna, two key terrorists in Hamas’ Production Unit, who were actively involved in efforts to rebuild the organization’s military capabilities, including during the ceasefire.
Prior to the strike, multiple measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue operating to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is footage from the strike on the communications unit commander: https://bit.ly/4crEBtF
IDF: Within a school in southern Lebanon: IDF soldiers locate more than 130 weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization
During operational activity in the area of Bint Jbeil, IDF soldiers located more than 130 weapons inside a school. The weapons located included Kalashnikov rifles, pistols, and additional weapons.
Alongside the weapons, the troops also found Hezbollah flags and other terrorist organization insignia. The forces confiscated the weapons and continued operations to search the area and clear it of terrorists.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically exploits the civilian population in Lebanon in order to carry out terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
Attached are the following:
Photos of the weapons located by IDF soldiers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1604202679344
Photos from the soldiers’ operational activity and the locating of the weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1604202679321
During operational activity in the area of Bint Jbeil, IDF soldiers located more than 130 weapons inside a school. The weapons located included Kalashnikov rifles, pistols, and additional weapons.
Alongside the weapons, the troops also found Hezbollah flags and other terrorist organization insignia. The forces confiscated the weapons and continued operations to search the area and clear it of terrorists.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically exploits the civilian population in Lebanon in order to carry out terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
Attached are the following:
Photos of the weapons located by IDF soldiers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1604202679344
Photos from the soldiers’ operational activity and the locating of the weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1604202679321
IDF: Earlier today (Thursday), during IDF soldiers' operational activity in the area of Beit Duqqu, a violent riot erupted, during which a terrorist hurled stones at the soldiers, posing a threat to them.
The soldiers responded with fire toward the terrorist. The terrorist was neutralized.
The soldiers responded with fire toward the terrorist. The terrorist was neutralized.
IDF: Earlier today (Thursday), IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified two terrorists who crossed the yellow line and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat.
Shortly after the identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, guided by the troops, struck and eliminated the terrorists.
IDF troops under Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Shortly after the identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, guided by the troops, struck and eliminated the terrorists.
IDF troops under Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: The IDF is preparing for the possibility of fire from Lebanon with a focus on northern Israel, following the recent developments.
The IDF is conducting ongoing situational assessments. As of now, there is no change in Home Front Command guidelines.
Should there be any change, the IDF will update civilians and authorities in an orderly manner.
The IDF is conducting ongoing situational assessments. As of now, there is no change in Home Front Command guidelines.
Should there be any change, the IDF will update civilians and authorities in an orderly manner.
IDF: Search and rescue forces, both reserve and regular forces, are operating at sites in northern Israel where reports of impacts have been received. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
IDF: The IDF is currently striking launchers from which the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets toward northern Israel a short while ago.
IDF: In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in southern Lebanon: Launchers, headquarters, and terrorists from the Hezbollah terror organization were struck
In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in order to support the operations of ground forces operating in southern Lebanon.
Among the infrastructure struck: Terrorists, headquarters, and numerous launchers, including launchers that launched rockets toward Israeli territory and were dismantled in a rapid response.
The IDF is on high alert in defense and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon.
In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in order to support the operations of ground forces operating in southern Lebanon.
Among the infrastructure struck: Terrorists, headquarters, and numerous launchers, including launchers that launched rockets toward Israeli territory and were dismantled in a rapid response.
The IDF is on high alert in defense and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon.
IDF: In coordination with the Home Front Command's ongoing situational assessment, it was decided to update the defensive guidelines from today, Friday, April 17th, 2026, at 16:00, until Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 20:00
In accordance with the guidelines, the entire country will move to full activity levels, with no restrictions, except: In areas on the front line, a gathering limit of up to 1,000 people will apply until Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 20:00.
As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 20:00 the gathering restriction in areas on the front line will also be lifted.
The Home Front Command continues to conduct ongoing situational assessments. Any changes to the civilian defense policies will be communicated to the public accordingly.
In accordance with the guidelines, the entire country will move to full activity levels, with no restrictions, except: In areas on the front line, a gathering limit of up to 1,000 people will apply until Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 20:00.
As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 20:00 the gathering restriction in areas on the front line will also be lifted.
The Home Front Command continues to conduct ongoing situational assessments. Any changes to the civilian defense policies will be communicated to the public accordingly.
IDF: Summary of Operation Roaring Lion:
Attached are the following:
Graphic presenting IDF data from Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026473785
Statement by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, regarding the achievements of the operation against Iran and its outcomes: https://bit.ly/4cxs9su
Degrading the command and control of the Iranian terror regime:
Chart displaying the elimination of the senior Iranian terror regime leadership: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420267527529
Footage from a strike on a command center of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran: https://bit.ly/4b3eRmX
Damage to the ballistic missile array:
Graphic presenting the operational capability of Iran’s ballistic missile production array: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026734857
Compilation of strikes on ballistic missile launchers: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Damage to the military industries:
Illustration presenting Iran’s production capabilities following Operation Roaring Lion: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Map showing the military industry targets that were struck: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420265643757
Footage from IDF strikes and operations during Operation Roaring Lion:
Compilation of strikes on aerial defense systems: https://bit.ly/4cNrYuq
Compilation of strikes on naval assets: https://bit.ly/4tTqDYO
Compilation of strikes on regime airfields and aircraft: https://bit.ly/3QffH9y
Compilation of Israeli Air Force activity: https://bit.ly/4epKcTZ
Compilation of Israeli Air Force aircraft en route to strike terror targets in Iran: https://bit.ly/42i6qjq
Attached are the following:
Graphic presenting IDF data from Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026473785
Statement by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, regarding the achievements of the operation against Iran and its outcomes: https://bit.ly/4cxs9su
Degrading the command and control of the Iranian terror regime:
Chart displaying the elimination of the senior Iranian terror regime leadership: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420267527529
Footage from a strike on a command center of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran: https://bit.ly/4b3eRmX
Damage to the ballistic missile array:
Graphic presenting the operational capability of Iran’s ballistic missile production array: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026734857
Compilation of strikes on ballistic missile launchers: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Damage to the military industries:
Illustration presenting Iran’s production capabilities following Operation Roaring Lion: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Map showing the military industry targets that were struck: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420265643757
Footage from IDF strikes and operations during Operation Roaring Lion:
Compilation of strikes on aerial defense systems: https://bit.ly/4cNrYuq
Compilation of strikes on naval assets: https://bit.ly/4tTqDYO
Compilation of strikes on regime airfields and aircraft: https://bit.ly/3QffH9y
Compilation of Israeli Air Force activity: https://bit.ly/4epKcTZ
Compilation of Israeli Air Force aircraft en route to strike terror targets in Iran: https://bit.ly/42i6qjq
IDF: The IDF reveals a military operation by an elite unit in the “Christophani Ridge” Minutes before the ceasefire:
Last night (Thursday), IDF soldiers from an elite unit conducted a special operation.
IDF soldiers from a special unit began an operation last night (Thursday), prior to the ceasefire agreement coming into effect. As part of the operation, the soldiers landed in the “Christofani Ridge” in southern Lebanon and established an operational presence in the area.
The operation, which was approved by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, was commanded by the Commander of the Israeli Air Force and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The IDF remains on high alert and will continue to remove threats in southern Lebanon throughout the area between the border with Israel and the designated line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
Attached are images of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar, at the Israeli Air Force command center: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1704202618654
Last night (Thursday), IDF soldiers from an elite unit conducted a special operation.
IDF soldiers from a special unit began an operation last night (Thursday), prior to the ceasefire agreement coming into effect. As part of the operation, the soldiers landed in the “Christofani Ridge” in southern Lebanon and established an operational presence in the area.
The operation, which was approved by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, was commanded by the Commander of the Israeli Air Force and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The IDF remains on high alert and will continue to remove threats in southern Lebanon throughout the area between the border with Israel and the designated line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
Attached are images of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar, at the Israeli Air Force command center: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1704202618654
IDF: Following the alert that was activated regarding a suspected terrorist infiltration in the community of Negohot, a terrorist armed with a knife was identified and neutralized within the community. No injuries were reported.
IDF soldiers are currently conducting searches in the area.
IDF soldiers are currently conducting searches in the area.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
Following the elimination of the terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot: IDF soldiers conducted a targeted operation at the terrorist’s residence, locating weapons and military equipment
Earlier today (Saturday), a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated in a rapid response.
Following the incident, IDF soldiers, directed by the ISA, operated in the Khirbet Fuqeiqah area, adjacent to the Negohot community, where the terrorist resided.
The soldiers conducted a targeted raid at the terrorist’s residence and located an improvised weapon and military equipment, which the terrorist had planned to use for executing terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Attached is an image of the weapons and equipment located at the terrorist’s residence: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC18062026165471469
Following the elimination of the terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot: IDF soldiers conducted a targeted operation at the terrorist’s residence, locating weapons and military equipment
Earlier today (Saturday), a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated in a rapid response.
Following the incident, IDF soldiers, directed by the ISA, operated in the Khirbet Fuqeiqah area, adjacent to the Negohot community, where the terrorist resided.
The soldiers conducted a targeted raid at the terrorist’s residence and located an improvised weapon and military equipment, which the terrorist had planned to use for executing terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Attached is an image of the weapons and equipment located at the terrorist’s residence: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC18062026165471469
IDF: Since the ceasefire came into effect, IDF soldiers south of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon have identified in several incidents in which terrorists violated the ceasefire understandings by approaching from north of the Yellow Line toward IDF soldiers, posing an immediate threat.
Following their identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, together with ground forces, conducted precise strikes against the terrorists.
Artillery fire was carried out in support of the ground troops operating in the area, and terrorist infrastructure sites used to facilitate attacks were struck in response to the threats.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Following their identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, together with ground forces, conducted precise strikes against the terrorists.
Artillery fire was carried out in support of the ground troops operating in the area, and terrorist infrastructure sites used to facilitate attacks were struck in response to the threats.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist cell operating in proximity to IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, in the area of the forward defense line dedicated to preventing imminent threats to Israel’s northern communities
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell that violated the ceasefire understandings and approached IDF soldiers operating south of the defense line dedicated to preventing an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities. The approaching terrorists posed a threat to the troops.
In a rapid operational response, aimed at removing the threat, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Additionally, the IDF struck an underground shaft in the area south of the forward defense line, as well as Hezbollah terrorists who were identified entering it. A hit was identified.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell that violated the ceasefire understandings and approached IDF soldiers operating south of the defense line dedicated to preventing an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities. The approaching terrorists posed a threat to the troops.
In a rapid operational response, aimed at removing the threat, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Additionally, the IDF struck an underground shaft in the area south of the forward defense line, as well as Hezbollah terrorists who were identified entering it. A hit was identified.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC180420261196846854
In the incident yesterday (Friday), in which Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon fell, two soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional soldier was lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Further details and photos of fallen soldiers are published and updated on the IDF website: https://www.idf.il/59780
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC180420261196846854
In the incident yesterday (Friday), in which Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon fell, two soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional soldier was lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Further details and photos of fallen soldiers are published and updated on the IDF website: https://www.idf.il/59780
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC190420261196846854
In the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell, an additional soldier was severely injured, four soldiers were moderately injured, and four additional soldiers were lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
In the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell, an additional soldier was severely injured, four soldiers were moderately injured, and four additional soldiers were lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780